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Maritime observation systems currently are insufficient in spatial distribution, sensor type availability, interoperability, cost, and deployment utility to adequately support coastal marine and estuarine decision-makers and event responders. The goal of the Autonomous Sensor Network (ASN) project is twofold. First is to develop the rapidly deployable Noblis Autonomous Marine Sensor System (NAMSS)...
Recent Hurricanes Katrina and Isabel, among others, not only demonstrated their immense destructive power, but also revealed the obvious, crucial need for improved storm surge forecasting and information delivery to save lives and property in future storms. Current operational methods and the storm surge and inundation products do not adequately meet requirements needed by Emergency Managers (EMs)...
This paper describes the rapid prototype development of an inaugural capability for an Integrated Coastal Observation and Flood Warning System (ICOFWS), initially focused in the tidal Potomac River. A collaboration of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Offices in Wakefield and Sterling, Virginia, and Mitretek Systems developed the capability...
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